“The Fruit of the Spirit”

Discover the essence of faithfulness as a fruit of the Spirit in Galatians 5:22-26. Learn how faithfulness is defined, its significance in the Christian life, and how it reflects God's trustworthiness. Explore the characteristics of faithfulness and its role in building confidence in God's promises, forgiveness, and enduring persecution. Delve into the faithfulness of God and the message of trust and good works exemplified through Christ.

• Faithfulness
• Galatians 5:22-26
• Character
• God
• Trustworthiness

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1. The Fruit of the Spirit FAITHFULNESS-Galatians 5:22-26

2. Galatians 5:22-26 - NKJV 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law. 24 And those who are Christ s have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. 25 If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit. 26 Let us not become conceited, provoking one another, envying one another. 2

3. Galatians 5:22-26 - KJV 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, 23 Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. 24 And they that are Christ s have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts. 25 If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit. 26 Let us not be desirous of vain glory, provoking one another, envying one another. 3

4. Characteristics of the fruit of the spirit Love Joy Peace Longsuffering Kindness Goodness Faithfulness Meekness Temperance FAITH GUAGE 4

5. Introduction - Faithfulness Faithfulness defined: Greek noun pistis which means trust Used in the New Testament as Trust in God and his word - Mark 11:22 (cf. 12-14) The gospel of Christ or the body of truth called the faith Acts 6:7; 14:22; Galatians 1:23; Jude 3 The trust or firm persuasion that is produced in one toward Christ by the gospel - Acts 20:21; Romans 10:17 The trustworthy, loyal or faithful life demanded of the Christian - Titus 1:13; Revelation 2:10, 13 5

6. Faithfulness is a Characteristic of God The basis for our trust in Him - Romans 3:3 Gives us confidence in His promises 1 Thessalonians 5:24; Hebrews10:23; 11:11 Gives us confidence in forgiveness 1 John 1:7-9 Psalms 32:5; 51:1-19 Proverbs 28:13 Helps us endure persecution 1 Corinthians 10:13; 1 Peter 4:19; 2 Peter 2:9 Psalms 34:17-19 Hebrews 13:5 6

7. Faithfulness is a Characteristic of God God in Christ offers a trustworthy message - we can be assured by it! Christ came to world to save sinners- 1 Tim. 1:14, 15 To desire the work of a bishop is to desire a good work - 1 Timothy 3:1 We must exercise our selves unto Godliness 1 Timothy 4:8, 9 Those who claim to believe in God must produce good works - Titus 2:14; 3:1, 8, 14 7

8. Faithfulness Must be Seen In Us as We Live Before Men Must be trustworthy to the church The family of God always has need of people who are truly faithful (i.e., reliable, trustworthy, loyal) Lack of faithfulness to God s people can be seen in several ways: By forsaking the assembling of ourselves together Hebrews 10:21-26 By jack of participation in the family life of the church Neglecting opportunities to learn and grow together in God s Word Leaving it to others to carry out the work of the church Not concerned about the welfare of your brothers and sisters in Christ 8

9. Faithfulness Must be Seen In Us as We Live Before Men Must be trustworthy to the church We cannot take such unfaithfulness lightly! We will be of little value to those who need us Proverbs 25:19 We actually undermine the work of the Lord! Proverbs 18:9; Matthew 12:30 9

10. Faithfulness Must be Seen In Us as We Live Before Men Must BeTrustworthy to one another Faithful to our word and promises James 5:12; Matthew 23:16-22 To weightier matters of the law Matthew 23:23 Domestic responsibilities 1 Timothy 3:11; Titus 2:10 10

11. Faithfulness Must be Seen In Us as We Live Before Men Bible Examples of Trustworthy Saints Epaphras - Colossians 1:7 Onesimus - Colossian 4:9 Tychicus - Ephesians 6:21 Timothy - 1 Corinthians 4:17 11

12. Robert Harkrider on Faithfulness Faith - (Pistis) - This Greek word means more in this context than belief or trust as commonly translated. Here it carries the idea of faithfulness. Loyalty, integrity, and sincerity are the hallmarks of this virtue, Luke 16:10. Faithfulness to God means steadfast obedience, Luke 12:42-48; Revelation 2:10. Fidelity means one s word can be depended upon; he will be true to his promise and loyal to his task, whether as a husband, friend or neighbor, 1 Corinthians 15:58. Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: behold, the devil shall cast some of you into prison, that ye may be Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much: and he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in much. tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days: be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life. in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord. 12

13. Luke 12:42-48 42 And the Lord said, Who then is that faithful and wise steward, whom his lord shall make ruler over his household, to give them their portion of meat in due season? 43 Blessed is that servant, whom his lord when he cometh shall find so doing. 44 Of a truth I say unto you, that he will make him ruler over all that he hath. 45 But and if that servant say in his heart, My lord delayeth his coming; and shall begin to beat the menservants and maidens, and to eat and drink, and to be drunken; 46 The lord of that servant will come in a day when he looketh not for him, and at an hour when he is not aware, and will cut him in sunder, and will appoint him his portion with the unbelievers. 47 And that servant, which knew his lord s will, and prepared not himself, neither did according to his will, shall be beaten with many stripes. 48 But he that knew not, and did commit things worthy of stripes, shall be beaten with few stripes. For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required: and to whom men have committed much, of him they will ask the more. 13

14. Conclusion But as God is faithful, our word to you was not Yes and No (2 Cor. 1:18). The fruit of the Spirit contains the attribute of faithfulness (Gal. 5:22, 23). There is a wide range of applications of this trait in the Scriptures, from beingfaithfulto God, to being reliable and trustworthy in one s character and treatment of others (Gal. 2:20; Titus 2:9-10). At the heart of faithfulnessis one s reliability, trustworthiness and dependability. God is faithful (1 Cor. 10:13). We can always depend on Him and His word. The person who isfaithful to God relies on Him, trusting His word and following His directives. We are to always be faithful toward others. Paul was thankful for Philemon because he was hearing of his love and faith which you have toward the Lord Jesus and toward all the saints (Philem. 4, 5). Spiritual maturity not only means we are reliable in following the will of God, but by doing so, we are also trustworthy in our dealings with others. Just as the Corinthians could trust Paul s word in today s passage, our words must befaithful, reliable, trustworthy. The integrity of faith defines the person who is led by the Spirit (Gal. 5:16-18; Heb. 11:6). 14

15. What Shall We Do? Acts 2:38 Alien sinners must Hear the Gospel Romans 10:17; Hebrews 11:6 Believe it John 8:24 Repent of sin Acts 17:30 Confess that Christ is God s Son Matthew 10:34 Be baptized to wash away your sin Acts 2:38 An erring child of God must Repent and Pray for Forgiveness 1 John 1:7-9 Endure Trials - be faithful unto death Revelation 2:10